Invisible to the naked eye, bed bugs and fleas leave itchy red bumps, known as bed bug bites or flea bites. Although they are often confused with one another, their bites differ in size, appearance and location on the body. Bed Bug Bites: Usually found on skin exposed while sleeping such as your arms, hands and face. The bites tend to be in a straight line along with a cluster of dots surrounding the main bite. Flea Bites: Are random and more common on ankles and legs. The bites are small with round edges that can appear like someone has placed red pin pricks over them. Bites from bed bugs, fleas and mosquitoes can cause itching, infections and in some cases, skin rashes and allergic reactions. But, it’s not always easy to figure out what bit you. Here are a few signs to help you identify whether it was bed bugs or fleas that left their mark on your body (and mind). Bed bugs are small, brownish insects that feed on the blood of humans and animals while they sleep. They are shy, wary of light and tend not to travel far from where they started their lives. The bites they leave behind can be mistaken for flea bites or mosquito bites at first, but upon closer examination, you’ll notice mostly reddish scars with dark red centers left behind by bedbugs.

Bed Bugs Or Fleas Bites

Introduction

One of the most common questions I get asked is: “What’s the difference between bed bug bites and flea bites?” Both can be very painful and itchy, but they have very different appearances. In this article, we’ll help you tell the difference between bed bugs or fleas bites so you can know how to treat them.

Appearance of the Bites

The appearance of bed bug bites can sometimes be confused for flea bites. Bed bugs, however, tend to bite in rows or groups of three at a time, while fleas will bite anywhere on your body randomly. If your pet has been scratching a lot lately and you’ve noticed some redness and irritation, it’s worth it to go through the checklist to make sure it’s not actually bed bugs!

Appearance of the Insects

• Bed bugs are flat, reddish-brown and wingless.
• Fleas are small, dark-colored and wingless.
• Bed bugs can be up to 5 mm (1/4 inch) long whereas flea’s body is about 1mm (1/25 inch) in length.

The Way They Bite

Flea bites are typically scattered across your skin, but may appear in groups. The bites often itch, but they can be hard to notice if you’re asleep or not paying attention. Bed bug bites, on the other hand, tend to occur in a straight line, with only one or two bites at a time. In addition to being more painful than fleas’ bites, bed bug bites will often produce a dark red rash that looks like an allergic reaction.

Bed bugs can bite anywhere on the body—from your face and neck all the way down to your feet—but they usually target areas where human skin has been exposed (for example: around belts). If you’re bitten by bed bugs while sleeping in an infested hotel room or another place where there are many of them hiding out (like inside mattresses), there’s a good chance that they’ll feed off of your arms while they’re wrapped around each other during restful sleep!

Bed Bugs or Fleas Bites Treatment

Bed bug bites are itchy and uncomfortable, but they can be hard to diagnose. If you are experiencing itchy bumps on your skin, you may have bed bugs or fleas. Bed bugs and fleas have similar feeding habits, so the treatment options for both can be similar as well. However, due to the small size of these insects, diagnosing if you have either is difficult unless there are signs of bites on your body that can be seen with a magnifying glass (such as an adult flea and its eggs).

The only way to tell which bites are bed bugs or fleas bites is by eliminating bed bugs and fleas.

The only way to tell which bites are bed bugs or fleas bites is by eliminating bed bugs and fleas. Bed bug bites are smaller than flea bites, but both leave red welts that are often in straight lines.

Bed bugs tend to bite in groups, whereas fleas will bite more frequently. As with any bug bite, it’s important for you to note the location of your rash and whether it was caused by an insect or some other cause (e.g., eczema).

Conclusion

In conclusion, a lot of people complain of having bed bugs or fleas bites. The only way to tell is by eliminating the presence of bed bugs and fleas in your home. If you have ruled out bed bugs and flea infestation, you can be sure that these are not bed bugs or fleas bites. There are other types of pest insects that also feed on human blood and cause similar symptoms like those caused by bed bug bites and flea bites. Therefore, it is advisable for you to consult a doctor so as to receive an accurate diagnosis because there are some insect bites that can be very dangerous if left untreated.